1991 Alpine A 610 vs. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1991 Alpine A 610 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1991 Alpine A 610. (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1991 Alpine A 610. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 400 kg more than 1991 Alpine A 610. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Alpine A 610. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 1991 Alpine A 610 has manual transmission. 1991 Alpine A 610 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Alpine A 610 | 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Alpine | Aston Martin |
| Model | A 610 | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1982 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 5341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1330 mm |
